Goal #1: Losing the Baby Weight and Getting Healthy

Sitting on the couch, typing on the computer and watching tv at the same does not promote healthy weight loss. But breastfeeding is keeping the weight off and keeps me balanced. I have not gained any weight and have stayed within a 3 pound area which is where I have plateaued. Now that the snow is gone and the 50-60 degree weather is back, it’s time to break out the stroller and get the kids outside for a nice long walk. I think to help boost the walking, I’m going to invest in a pair of the toning shoes that I’ve seen in every magazine that I read. It can’t hurt to try them out and since I’ll be walking anyways, I might as well get a better workout. My question for those that have tried them, should I go Avis or Reebok???

Goal #2: Working on the Book

Still on hiatus until the website redesign is finished and then I am set to get back on track. My baby is sleeping great now and at regular intervals during the day and is in bed by 8pm everynight. It’s time to start writing again and I think my muse is sneaking her way back into my life.

Goal #3: Building the Business

Obviously, this week has been all about the business and many other things in my life have gone by the wayside but I”m getting great reviews on the site. With that being said, if there is anything that is not working for you please let me know. I would like any critisicm that is helpful to me. I also have been collecting names for guest bloggers and prizes for the Living My MoMent Blogoversary. We are going to have a great party for the month of April, starting on the first, and that’s no joke!

Tired of the same old online boutiques, the same old selections? Embark on an extraordinary shopping experience with MoM of 2, Cales from Arkansas at MarieLynn Boutique which she opened in 2007 as a place to find the finest in Handmade Hair Accessories, Kids Clothes, & Baby Gear!
Imagine your little girl lighting up with delight when you add the perfect finishing touch to create an amazing outfit!

* A flouncy dress becomes magical with boutique hair bows that make her feel like a princess
* A casual school outfit becomes a colorful masterpiece with delightful korker bows
* A party dress becomes the definition of elegance with tasteful snap clips
* A baby outfit becomes beyond adorable with tiny hair bows

MarieLynn Boutique captures handmade elegance for baby and child! They absolutely love custom orders and encourage our customers to tell us what THEY want! So check them out at http://www.marielynnboutique.com

*Specials Running for MarieLynn Boutique:

They want to reach 300 Facebook Fans. Once they reach that goal, they will give away a $50 Gift Certificate!

**Also, check them out on other social networks:

-Facebook: MarieLynn Boutique

-Twitter: MLBoutique

-Blog: MarieLynn Boutique

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Everyone in your family needs a little pampering now and then . MoM of 1, Janene from Ohio started Stop Drop and Relax in 2009 to offer quality products for the entire family, which are perfect for pampering time at home or away.

Now it’s your turn to StopDropandRelax! Choose from quality products for the entire family, which are perfect for pampering time at home or away. You can rely on a premium product selection, as well as Janene’s 26+ years in professional customer service, to feel confident you’ll get just what you need to finally relax.

So, if you need a little break from your reality and take some time for yourself, check out http://www.stopdropandrelax.com

*Specials Running for Stop Drop and Relax:

They are offering 10% with the coupon code “MommyRelax”.

They are also running a drawing for a $25 gift certificate for all fans of their Facebook page. The drawing will be held on 3/15/10.

**Check them out on other social networks:

-Facebook: Stop Drop & Relax

-Twitter: stopdroprelax

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Capturing the precious moments of your life is important. MoM of 2, Courtney from Oregon wants to give these to her clients through photography. She opened Courtney Young Photography in 2009 because she has a passion for photography. It has always been a love of hers, and when she had children, that love grew even more.

She wants to use her love for taking pictures to offer families affordable sessions. Photography allows us to cherish memories so that they never fade. This is why Courtney is inspired to capture every moment!

Courtney Young Photography specializes in newborn/toddlers, family, seniors, engagement, and maternity portraits. So, if you are in the Portland, Oregon area and need new photos taken of your family then check out http://www.wix.com/CYoungPhotography_/Courtney-Young-Photography
*Specials Running for Courtney Young Photography:

An Easter special: offering 10% off a CHILD shoot in the month of April

**Check them out on other social networks:

-Twitter: CourtneyYoung_

Need a one stop shop where you can find creations like children’s illustrations, art prints, paper goods, designs, invitations, greeting cards, or  journals to decorate a baby girl or boy’s bedroom? Then check out MoM of 2, Kim from Minnesota site, Kim Siebold Studios to see what she can make for you. She has been illustrating and designing for 18 years but in 2009 she decided to take her personal passions a step farther by creating for herself rather than clients. She created  kimsieboldstudios website and opened the Etsy shop so she could share her passions.

“It keeps me creatively fulfilled, sets a great example for my girls, keeps me dreaming about someday when the girls have moved out of the house…”

The methods Kim uses are color pencil and computer for creating most of the art. Most what is on the website will show the art geared towards the children’s market.

So, if you are looking for that perfect gift for someone or to add pizazz to your child’s room then check out http://www.kimsieboldstudios.com

**Also, check them out on other social networks:

-Facebook: Kim Seibold

-Twitter: ksieboldstudios

-Etsy Shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/kimsieboldstudios

-Blog: http://www.kimsieboldstudios.blogspot.com/

Dogs are such great creatures, aren’t they? What would we do without them? We know that everyone wants that dog that they can take places, do things with and rely on when they ask them to do something. MoM of 1, Stacy from Texas started Adventures in Canine Training in 2003 as a way to provide dog training services to all dog owners across the DFW metroplex.

Their goal is to help dog owners achieve this goal with their dogs no matter where they have to start. They provide dog training in a fun, easy-to-follow, no-nonsense format that does not use physical punishment or outdated training techniques.  Adventures in Canine Training offers private lessons, group classes and behavior programs for dogs of all ages and breeds.

They offer a lot of services and work with dogs of any age, breed and size. The services include:

* In-Home Custom Training
* Innovative Group Classes
* Seminars & Workshops
* Canine Good Citizen Testing
* Behavior Evaluations & Modification Programs

So, if you live in the Dallas/Fort Worth area and are in need of a great dog trainer then check out http://www.adventuresincaninetraining.com

**Also, check them out on other social networks:

-Facebook: Adventures in Canine Training, Inc

-Twitter: dfwdogtrainer

-Blog: http://adventuresincaninetraining.blogspot.com/

Cottleville business owner of KidsBeSafeOnline.com, Denise Pellow, is featured in the March 2010 Better Homes and Gardens, Family Time 2.0 article. Denise shares tips on how to stay connected with your children using technology to encourage dialog and family time. Pick up the magazine this month to read the entire article.

Denise is the author of Five Dangerous Trends Concerning Kids, Technology and the Internet and uses her blog http://www.kidsbesafeonline.com to educate parents on trends and obstacles facing children today including sexting, Facebook security, Government actions, and cyberbullying.

March 7th, 2010: Who doesn’t love to take pictures of their kids? I have always loved taking pictures and before digital cameras, I had tons of photo albums displaying all the places I’d been and people that I loved. It wasn’t till I got a digital camera that I got lazy about printing off pictures and putting them in books for the world to see. Somewhere down the line, someone got a brilliant idea to make photo books where you can choose the digital pictures you want to display and write captions underneath in a very scrapbook like method.

Ever since my daughter was born, I haven’t made the time to make her own photo album. That’s why I jumped on the chance to review the American Greetings Photo Works Studio Books, giving her a keepsake of memories that she can cherish for a long time.

The ease of this program was fantastic because I just uploaded the photos that I wanted onto their website and they give you the option for them to place the photos where they see fit. Granted, it is not a real person and they don’t know what order they should go in but the computer program on the American Greetings site did a great job. I only had to move around a few things, but it was so much simpler than having to place them all myself manually. I was then able to review the pictures in the photo book and make any changes that I saw fit. I received my photobook in 5 days after I had made it and was delighted when it came in the mail in excellent condition and looking like it did when I previewed it on the site.

Having two kids makes it a little harder to sit down and do a scrapbooking or photobook project without getting interrupted a million times, but with the Photo Works Studio Book, I was able to save my work and come back to it if one my kids needed my attention. Since the website itself was so easy to navigate, I actually was able to finish this project much sooner than I had expected.

Now that I know how simple it is to use this program, I would definitely recommend the Photo Works Studio Books to other people I know and will use it again! By the way, Luci just loves looking at pictures of herself, so this was the best present that I could ever give her!

Disclosure: “I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour campaign by Mom Central on behalf of American Greetings PhotoWorks and received a free photo book to facilitate my review.”

Are you a entrepreneur or just starting up your own business and want  to get mainstream with your product? MoM and Dad of 1, Kate and Sean from Pennsylvania started  Kolbedesign, LLC in 2009 as a graphic and web design studio that caters to artists, entrepreneurs and small businesses.  After their daughter was born, they didn’t want to miss her life because they were sitting in a cubicle all day, so they decided to stay at home to raise their daughter together.

Kolbedesign is a unique collaboration. It is you and a designer working together to identify your company and bring it into the mainstream. Sean Kolbe, Creative Brain, is an artist in business for himself with a keen interest in working with others doing the same thing. Sean went back to work for 6 weeks after Annelie was born and decided he was no longer interested in commuting to a cubicle, so he quit and started Kolbedesign.  Now, he gets to eat three meals a day with his wife and daughter instead of hanging out by the water cooler with strangers.

Kolbedesign’s purpose is to provide comprehensive graphic and web design services to young companies as they establish themselves and grow. Begin with initial logo and stationery design, create an internet presence with web design and development, introduce your business to others with press kits and print ads, appeal to your consumers with superior packaging and signage.  Kolbedesign works hand-in-hand with individuals as they build their company’s professional appearance.

Their favorite clients are other parents who believe they can have it all just like them. So check them out at http://www.kolbedesignllc.com

*Check out their work on Living My MoMent: They designed our new logo!

*Specials Running for Kolbedesign:

Free coordinating button or banner ad with any paid service through December 31, 2010.

**Also, check them out on other social networks:

-Facebook: Kolbedesign

-Twitter: Kolbedesign

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-To enter the Protect- A-Bed giveaway, please follow the steps below(Mandatory):

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